Myself and others would like you to be more specific with the "shaking out" issues you referred to... I have a GK1 and a K1. Both are fantastic airguns. For years i stayed away from the K1 for reasons you stated. The bugs have been worked out. Im late to this party and haven't read everything yet. I seen your comment and had to speak up. Ive had the FX's and others, i actually did a deal with my FX Wildcat MK3 .30 compact to get a K1 in .25. Im damn glad i did. Ive been doing this airgunning for over 50+ years now and seen alot of changes. Most recently to be more precise. The Huben's,, especially the GK1 (thanks to Gregor K) have impressed me the most id say. So, what issues because i find none in mine, maybe im just a blessed man.
Welcome aboard and glad your here. You went straight for the throat with your purchase lol. Youll love it and take your time and becareful with it. Its a very powerful airgun. It also rquires extreme caution, as any weapon does, due to the safety and hammerless design to where it shoots directly from the mag. I hope you enjoy it because it is a fantastic hobby/sportI just wanted to post to keep this thread going. I just purchased a K1 from another member on AGN. I have not received it. This will be my first air gun so I will be learning as I go. I was going to buy the leshiy 2 but I couldn't pass up the deal on the K1. I will report back in a week or two and let you guys know my experience. Those edguns still look really good.I probably will still buy one at some point
. Brian and Wyatt over at Ed gun West are super nice and helpful! I will be giving them my business soon! It just made more sense for me to buy the k1 and not have to spend 5 grand to get into this hobby
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Exactly my thoughts bro, and also how the heck ya doing brother? Everything cool here in Southern Missouri bro and hope all is good with ya Michael.
What’s up David! Everything is smooth over here. Finally had some time to shoot the GK1. Good to hear from ya.
Thanks! I'm super excited to get the k1. I appreciate the safety concerns. You can never be too safe! I'm definitely aware of the one safety and the stupid design where the fill gauge is looking down a barrel's kind of stupid
. I will definitely use extreme caution when I get it and be careful. I have a pistol range on my property. I'm pretty familiar with firearms, just not air guns. The biggest reason I'm getting in this hobby is to be able to shoot without pissing my neighbors off, take care of some rodents save money on ammo and have fun! I also want to practice using a scope because I know nothing about that. I've only used iron sights lol.
Absolutely my friend, and you are so very very correct on the lack of concern about having your customers look practically down the barrel to look at your manometer. Im 62 and ive had eye surgery for cataracts and I notice improvements but im still lacking at seeing the gauge at a angle. Thats a great observation and it shows you are hip to the business lol, seriously it does. Safety is ALWAYS my first priority no matter the type of gun. Congrats on your new to you K1 buddy seriously its a fine pcpThanks! I'm super excited to get the k1. I appreciate the safety concerns. You can never be too safe! I'm definitely aware of the one safety and the stupid design where the fill gauge is looking down a barrel's kind of stupid
You lucky dog,
lol, you got the shorty coming, dang... just kidding ,i want one BAD..gonna end up getting one too. Ive talked to Kelly about it. Im thinking of driving to his place this summer. Hes in Missouri where im at but its still a long drive. Anyway im the same exact way i swear.. no bs i did the same thing. I remember when it came out, the K1 and i never ever had interest in it for same reasons. Of course the issues with the LW barrels also. I got a GK1 and darn near immediately got a K1 from Kelly. They are that good, without a doubt 
I've got both a Huben and a Sidewinder and the Huben is not far better. It's biggest advantage over the Sidewinder is that it's much quieter. It also has a slightly better trigger and better looks. The Sidewinder has a number of advantages over the Huben though. It takes magazines. It has a safety where it ought to be instead of back by your shoulder and you don't have to look down the business end of it to check its pressure. It's also select fire and it's bottle fed.
